Stolen pickup found on fire on train tracks

ROCHESTER — Police found a pickup truck on fire early Monday morning and believe the vehicle was stolen and used in an attempted burglary.

The silver 2005 Ford Ranger was engulfed in flames on the railroad tracks on Whitehall Road when emergency officials responded to the reported fire at around 2:12 a.m. on Monday.

The fire was quickly extinguished by the Fire Department.

According to Police Capt. Paul Toussaint, the vehicle is believed to have been stolen from Alton, and was likely used in an attempted burglary in Farmington.

It is believed that two males are involved in the incident.

Toussaint said that around 1:54 a.m., the city’s Police Department received a notice from Farmington police, asking Rochester officers to be on the lookout for a vehicle matching the description of the Ford Ranger. The vehicle referenced by Farmington police had been used in an attempted burglary in Farmington, he said.

Early Monday evening, Toussaint said police have no leads so far in their investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have information that could assist with this investigation, to contact Officer Leccacorvi at 330-7128. You can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.